Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS15

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic ZS15, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was announced 13 months later than the ZS15 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-2 iHS scores vs the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features outside dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic ZS15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the ZS15.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and ZS15 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and ZS15.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-2 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.